Job description

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated FPGA Engineer to join our engineering team and support the development of next-generation on-board data processing systems for satellites and spacecraft. In this role, you will work on digital interfaces, real-time processing pipelines, synchronization logic, and Systems-on-Chip that enable high-performance space instruments such as cameras, detectors, embedded compute payloads, and specialized sensor electronics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team on the design of on-board processing architectures for satellite payloads and sensor systems

• Define system and interface requirements in close cooperation with clients and mission partners

• Design, implement, and verify FPGA logic for:

  • high-speed digital interfaces (e.g., MIPI, LVDS, SERDES, SPI, I2C, SpaceWire, PCIe, Ethernet)

  • image and sensor data pipelines

  • data acquisition and storage subsystems

  • custom timing, synchronization, and control logic

• Integrate FPGA subsystems with embedded software, microcontrollers, and companion processors

• Optimize FPGA designs for resource utilization, timing closure, reliability, and radiation-aware constraints

• Support system testing, bring-up, and validation of new payload electronics and prototypes

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the space industry, including instrument developers, integrators, and mission engineering teams

Qualifications

Required skills

• Experience with AMD/Xilinx, Lattice, or other FPGA platforms and development environments (Vivado, Vitis, Radiant, Diamond, etc.)

• Experience with  HDL design (VHDL and/or Verilog), digital logic, finite state machine design, and timing analysis

• Experience with hardware/software co-design and integration with firmware or embedded processors

• Understanding of high-speed digital interfaces, memory systems, and sensor-level communication protocols

• Experience with simulation, testbench development, and FPGA verification workflows

Bonus points for

• Experience with image sensors, scientific detectors, or high-speed digital interfaces

• Familiarity with machine learning and quantization frameworks (Brevitas, FINN, PyTorch), even if not the primary focus

• Experience with embedded C/C++, Linux, or microcontroller-level software

• Knowledge of radiation-aware digital design or space-grade development constraints

• Familiarity with RISC-V soft cores or custom processing architectures
  Understanding of DDRx, SERDES, MIPI CSI-2/SLVS-EC, Ethernet, or PCIe

• Experience with system-level design, modeling, or architecture definition

What we offer

• Work on technically challenging and meaningful projects with real space hardware - contribute directly to flight and pre-flight electronics for satellites, cameras, scientific instruments, and onboard processing payloads.

• A multidisciplinary environment - collaborate with talented engineers across FPGA, embedded systems, software, electronics, and space-instrument development.

• Room to grow - Learn from experienced colleagues, mentor others, and explore new technologies, tools, and architectures (AMD/Xilinx, Lattice, RISC-V, etc.).

• Flexible work structure - Start your day between 7:00 and 10:00.

• Great tools - Access to modern hardware, debug equipment, lab instruments, and a budget for additional gear or software you may need.

• Continuous learning - Free e-books, online courses, technical workshops, and opportunities for conference attendance.

• A supportive team culture - Friendly atmosphere, open communication, a practical mindset, and a pet-friendly office.

• Perks - Unlimited coffee and drinks, on-site parking, and access to our partner network in the space and high-tech community.